Michigan Freelance
Photographer's
Assistants
Need an assistant? Call some of the people on our list and let them know when you need them. In hiring freelance assistants you should inquire in addition to their experience and hourly/day rate; do they have reliable transportation, good driving record, liability and/or health insurance, anything they can't or won't do (like fly in a helicopter), conflicts such as another job or family, and hours of availability. I recommend you outline their responsibilities for the assignment, recommend appropriate attire and any equipment they should bring (gloves, hard hat, mag light, etc.)
Hey, it's tough these days in Detroit. While the rest of the nation is enjoying economic recovery Michigan has been left behind for many reasons. But we are committed to Michigan. Part of our commitment is supporting our follow photographers and especially the young up-and-coming photographer taking the traditional route of working as a freelance assistant to other photographers as they gain experience.
We have created this list so we keep track of the current available assistants for our own projects, but also to help other photographers find assistants in the Detroit area and thus keep them working.
What is the value of an assistant? You can read an article I've written about it here;
Proshooter.com/article_assistants.htm
(additional articles can be found on the sitemap).
Other resources to find assistants, learn more about assisting photographers or becoming a true professional photographer can be found at the following links;
www.ASMP.org (National)
www.asmpMichigan.org/assistantlist.html
We have not worked directly with everyone listed here. Listing with pluses (+) have worked with us (+) 1 , (++) 2 , (+++) 3 or more times. See terms of use at bottom.
THE LIST - last updated 05/11:
Additional new listing to be added in the coming weeks.
Natalie Probst
(989) 450-9719 cell
covering Detroit & Chicago, 2+years, studio, location, editorial, commercial and portraiture assisting. Profoto, Travelight, Elinchrome, Speedatron strobes. Also available for location scouting and BTS stills. Will travel. probstna@gmail.com
CJ Benninger
(734) 679-7181 cell
Ferndale, 4+years, 19 shooters (local & visiting) Location and studio, editorial, car, and interior architectural assising, in which strobe, hotlights, and HMI were used. cjbenninger@gmail.com
Brett Mountain
(734) 678-0107 cell
Royal Oak, 6+years studio & location, 10+ shooters (local & visiting), Most Strobes & Hot lights, Digital & Film (all formats), Location Scouting, Extensive Photoshop & PhotoMechanic Exp., Monolights, GripGear, Laptop & Canon 30D available. brett@brettmountainphoto.com
Chris Pearson
(248) 225-7720
Ferndale, 8+years studio & location
chris@cpautophoto.com www.cpautophoto.com
Michael Shuster
(248) 444-5591
South Lyon, 4+years studio & location, 30+ shooters, Strobes from Dyna-Lite, Speedotron, White Lightning, most hot lights, Hasselblad and other medium format, digital backs, Nikon, Canon, PS CS2, Bridge, MS Office, computer comfortable, but not expert. 10hr.day, 5hr. 1/2 day. Hatchback available. michaelshuster@mac.com
DETROIT ASSISTANTS -
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listed individual. This information is provided only as a resource and all
information provided is the sole responsibility of the listee. Provided
information has not been verified by Proshooter.com. Assistant should inform
photographers of any conflicts, medical conditions, transportation issues or
other factors which may affect their ability to reliably be at the assigned
location on time, hours of availability or other factors that may affect the
project. Assistant may be required to sign independent contractor statement,
provide their own auto, liability, health and/or accident insurance and/or
provide a 1099/W9 form.
Rates and terms of payment are solely between the hired assistant and the
hiring photographer/studio. Always determine and agree on all terms in
advance.
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photographer's assistants serving the Detroit/SE Michigan Market and
photographer's seeking their services. Send changes, updates, removals and
new listings to
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any names or this entire list without notice.
